The Library Through Time in the Rolfe Arrow
A 1976 Rolfe Arrow column traces library evolution from book stores to community hubs. It notes Jamestown 1607, Harvard Library origins, Franklin's 1731 subscription model, Jefferson's personal collection, and the rise of public libraries led by Andrew Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
America
Harvard University Library
John Harvard
Massachusetts
Harvard
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
Jefferson
Library of Congress
Peterborough
New Hampshire
John Edmands
Yale
Suchestor
William Frederick Poole
American Library Association
Poole
Melvil Dewey
Library World
Library Journal
Andrew Carnegie
Pocahontas County
Laurens
United States
Rolfe Public Library
Bill
Local visitors and family news from Rolfe area
Mr and Mrs Roger Marchant of Iowa Falls visited Arnold Hansen at his home. They were en route home from attending an Electronics Convention in Freeport Grand Bahama Islands. Mrs Wm Fisher leaves for Belmond to care for grandchildren Tracy and Kelle as Gary Fisher vacations in Acapulco. Guests at Robert E Thompson home included Jesse Wilsons from Wellington Texas and Virgil Knobles family from Bagley Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Marchant
Iowa Falls
Arnold Hansen
Marchants
Freeport
Grand Bahama Islands
Wm. Fisher
Belmond
Tracy
Kelle Fisher
Gary Fisher
Acapulco
Gary
Robert E. Thompson
Jesse Wilsons
Wellington
Tex
Virgil Knobles
Ron
Bagley
Minn
Napier Field
Dothan
Ala
Dick Hovey
Kent
Alyce
Joe Johnson
Rolfe
Bernard Ricklefs
Bill Trees
Darin
Brandy
Atlantic
Jolene
Janice
Jennifer Ricklefs
Pocahontas
Don Trees
Bruce
Spirit Lake
Dale Holtorf
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Eugene
Rick Johnson
Students at Rolfe High School Publish Written Edited Work
Rolfe High School students collaborate on a written and edited project, showcasing their work in a school publication. The collaborative effort highlights student involvement and creative output from the Rolfe community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Spring Plans and Student Updates from Grade School
A collection of student notes and personal goals including plans to attend night school at Mankato for computer studies, spending more time with family, storing medals, waiting for a college call, catching up on sleep, and balancing school work with TV and exercise. Names listed include Deb Robinson, Lisa Post, Curt Sindergard, Jane Frerk, Loren Pease, John Winkleblack, Vicki Shoemaker, and advisors Mrs Knoll and Ms C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Deling
Deb Robinson
Chris Schoon
Lisa Post
Curt Sindergard
Jane Frerk
Loren Pease
John Winkleblack
Vicki Shoemaker
Ms. C
Mankato
J.L
M. B
A.R
J.W
Marquette
C.S
Mrs.k
T.V
Mr. K
March Girls State Tournaments and Track Schedule
Jeff Spencer, born August 16, 1958, is profiled amid high school activities in sports and interests. He lists football swimming and water skiing among favorites, dislikes early mornings in cold weather, and plans for college after completing First School, with best wishes for his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Spencer
Jeff
William
Eden Spencer
Bill
Jan
South Dakota
Colorado
Peter Proud
Gentle Giant
Answering what RHS students do in spare time after basketball
Students share how they fill time after the season ends, from practicing for upcoming track to doing chores at home, prepping for school events, and planning meals with daily menus listed for March. Multiple students named, with light notes on after school routines and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.H.S
M.S
B.P
D.S
K.H
Kolbe
Mr. Willett
H.B
J.F
W.s. Snell
R.H.S. News Teens Share Weekly Broadcast on KTLB FM
For two weeks R H S students presented school news on Twin Lakes station KTLB FM. Jane Frerk and Russ Johnson led the reviews first and second weeks. Margaret Conway directs with Bette Knoll as assistant. Tune in Sundays at 9 45. Russ Johnson to be featured again this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.H.S
K.T.L
Swing Show Scheduled Across Weekend in 1976
The annual Swing Show runs Sunday March 28 at 2 00 PM and Monday March 29 at 7 30 PM. Advanced tickets go on sale March 15 with prices of 1 75 for adults and 1 25 for students. Tickets available through students and local merchants. Music Dept.
Varsity Girls Basketball Skips Day In School Note
Random thoughts recount classroom moments from chemistry to history. Students note biology surgeries and track season concerns with potential injuries and muscle issues.
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P.P
P.H
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the Rolfe Arrow
Home Federal
Eslic
Savings and Loan
Britt
Dart. Staff
Mrs. Knoll
Prnhehay
Ardeat
Cate
Amberta Lanes
Ramdom
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